We've heard an awful lot about those $60 cupon boxes with SD output, but what about more advanced models? I've got an SD set with component input, and an HT system with digital audio inputs.

Is there anything out there besides the old Samsung box or refurbished satellite boxes?

Old Samsung? You mean the current Samsung DTB-H260F?

For HD, that's about it if you want something new, there are a number of discontinued items to choose from also.

... boxes with SD output, but what about more advanced models? ... Digital Stream lists four "New" HDTV STB's on it website:

http://www.dstreamtech.com/english/product/product_list.asp?prtdvn=PRT0030001

I do not know if they are actually available yet, where anyone could buy one, or if they are any good. The specs sound interesting.

Avio

Digital Stream them are not new at all heck I got a 1150 about two years ago. It still works. There were in the us sold under the name Pro brand Digital Stream.

Do a search under that name you can opull up old reviews. I got mine at radio shack and also best buy sold them.

Or even read about one right here.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=649617

Digital Stream them are not new at all ... Not surprisingly, the Digital Stream web page has a "NEW" icon => http://www.dstreamtech.com/english/product/images/icon_new.gif next to all four models. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the info on the Pro branding.

Avio

arghhh.... the Digital Stream brand looks promising, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. A couple places had them out of stock, with prices of $220.

Will anybody make a $99 box with HD outputs? I mean, the SD models are all $60.